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Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons
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Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons

Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons - a creamy Caesar salad is served with Cajun spiced shrimp and croutons.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Croutons:
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups sourdough bread 3/4-inch cubes
Salad:
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 18 cups romaine lettuce torn
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated fresh

Instructions

To make the dressing:
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  1. Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, garlic and pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
To make the croutons:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. In large bowl, combine the olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and garlic. Microwave for 20 seconds.
  3. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat.
  4. Lay the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
To make the salad:
  1. Combine the shrimp with the 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the shrimp and cook until pink on both sides. Remove from heat.
  3. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Add the shrimp, croutons and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • adapted from Cooking Light
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g (82%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 1517mg (63%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 1517mg 63%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.